Lots
2292 and 2293 are painted grey Han Dynasty pottery court figures.
The former is kneeling and is 18 inches high. The latter is
standing and is 26 1/4 inches high.

By Carter B. Horsley

The Septenber 18, 2015 auction at Christie's New York of Fine Chinese
Ceramics and Works of Art include several charming Han Dynasty figures,
a handsome Celadon-glazed moon flask, Qianlong Six-Character seal mark in underglzae blue and of the period, 1736-1795,a Junyao foliate rimmed vase from the Song-Jin Dynasty, anda Longquan celadon dragon jar and cover from the Southern Song Dynasty.

Lot
2292 is a painted grey kneeling Han Dynasty court figure that is 18
inches high and is very fine condition and is missing one hand.
It has a modest estimate of $2,000 to $3,000. It sold for $3,250 including the buyer's premium as do all results mentioned in this article and I was the underbidder.

Lot
2293 is a standing Han Dynasty court figure that is 26 1/4 inches high.
It is missing both hands and its head requires wall support.
It is property of the Jane and Leopold Swergold Collection.
It has an estimate of $2,000 to $3,000. It sold for $2,500.

Lot
2294 is a red pottery figure of a female dancer from the Han
Dynasty. It is 10 3/4 inches high. It is from J. J. Lally &
Co., in New York. It hgas an estimate of $5,000 to $7,000. It sold for $5,625.

Lot
2291 is a grey pottery figure of a seated entertainer, Han Dynasty.
It is 8 inches high. It and Lot 2294 are property of Jane
and Leopold Swergold Collection. It has an estimate of
$3,000 to $5,000. It failed to sell.

Lot
2208 is a lovely Guan-type faceted mallet vase from the 18th-19th
Century. It is 9 inches high. It has an estimate of $4,000 to
$6,000. It sold for $30,000.

Lot
2176 is a Guan-type Cong-form vase with a Daoguang six-character seal
in underglaze blue and of the period, 1921-1850. It is 11 inches
high. It has an estimate of $30,000 to $50,000. It sold for $62,500.

Lot
2162 is a "magnificent and very rare large celadon-glazed carved moon
flask with a Qianlong Six-Character seal mark in underglaze blue and of
the period, 1736-1795. It is 17 3/4 inches high. No other
similar vase of this size and shape has been published according to the
catalogue. It is property of the estate of Marilyn Jones. It has
an estimate of $1,000,000 to $1,500,000. It sold for $2,045,000.

Lot
2239 is a handsome iron-red decorated blue and white vase from the
18th/19th Century that is 8 7/8 inches high with animal head handles.
it has an estimate of $20,000 to $30,000. It sold for $30,000.

Lot
2164 is a rare famille rose facted pear shaped vase with a
Qianlong six-character seal mark in iron red and of the period.
It is 11 inches high. It has an estimate of $600,000 to
$800,000. It sold for $132,500.

Lot 2243, Doucai chilong cup, 5 3/4 inches high, 18th Century

Lot
2243 is a large Doucai chilong cup from the 18th Century. It is 5
3/4 inches high and has a red chilong on its side peering into the cup.
It has a modest estimate of $6,000 to $8,000. It failed to sell.

Lot
2251 is a famille-rose and pale celadon-glazed vase shaped support
flanked by two European figures. It is from the Qianlong Period
and it is 16 inches high. It was once in the collection of John
T. Dorrance Jr. It has an estimate of $60,000 to $80,000. It sold for $155,000.

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